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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.73, 22,622.32 and 10,022.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.73, 22,622.32 and 10,022.06 is: 13,831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.73 : 22,622.32 = 10,022.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.73/22,622.32 = 10,022.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.73x = 22,622.32 × 10,022.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.73x = 226,722,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,722,317.46/16,391.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.50

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